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Look inside stunning country home in Northampton village complete with 42 acres of land

A country home, complete with 42 acres of land, in a Northampton village, has been added to the market.

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Landlords at Northamptonshire village pub make ‘difficult decision’ to close down

Landlords at a Northamptonshire village pub have made the ‘difficult decision’ to close down the venue.

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VIDEO: Anglian Water responds after Northampton dog walker spots raw sewage flowing into River Nene

Anglian Water has issued a statement after a Northampton dog walker spotted raw sewage flowing into a stream connected to the River Nene.

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We Mean Business: ‘I want to invest in the town centre and be part of bringing life back to it’

A passionate florist has shared that she wants to invest in the town centre, be part of bringing life back to it, and her belief that every business opening is a sign of that.

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Plans to build 20 'high-quality' flats on land next to freemasons club in Northampton recommended for approval

Plans to build 20 flats on land next to a freemasons club in Northampton have been recommended for approval.

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Young campaigners at Northampton primary school launch bid to clean up local area

Pupils at Vernon Terrace Primary School in Northampton are already making a difference in their local community after launching the school's new School Council.

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Take a look at six abandoned but adorable dogs looking for forever homes this week in Northamptonshire

Take a look at six abandoned but adorable dogs looking for forever homes this week in Northamptonshire.

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More than 1,500 Northamptonshire children to enjoy free day out at Wicksteed Park thanks to Rotary

More than 1,500 children from across Northamptonshire are set to enjoy a free day out at Wicksteed Park as part of the annual Rotary Children’s Fun Day.

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Northamptonshire Police warn of 'zero-tolerance approach to using football as excuse to commit crime' as World Cup kicks off

"We will be taking a zero-tolerance approach to those who think they can use football as an excuse to commit crime and create disorder” – is the message from Northamptonshire Police as the World Cup kicks off.

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People across Northamptonshire encouraged to contribute to Queen Elizabeth memorial project

People across Northamptonshire are being invited to share their memories of Queen Elizabeth II as part of a national project designed to preserve her legacy for future generations.

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CCTV image released after incident of public disorder in Northampton Home Bargains store

A CCTV image has been released by police after an incident of public disorder in a Northampton Home Bargains store.

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Travellers parked up in hidden spot in Northampton neighbourhood reportedly moved on by police and council

Travellers parked up in a hidden spot in a Northampton neighbourhood have reportedly been moved on by the authorities.

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New toy and book banks launched at recycling centres across West Northamptonshire

Residents across West Northamptonshire can now donate unwanted books and toys at local household waste recycling centres as part of a new initiative aimed at reducing waste and increasing reuse.

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Eighty-eight-year-old Chelsea Pensioner who served in Northamptonshire Regiment takes on 1,000-mile charity cycling challenge

An 88-year-old Army veteran who served with the Northamptonshire Regiment is taking on a virtual 1,000-mile cycling challenge to raise money for two charities close to his heart.

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Northamptonshire Tesco teams join major fundraising challenge for Cancer Research UK

Tesco staff across Northamptonshire are preparing to take part in a major fundraising challenge aimed at raising more than £300,000 for Cancer Research UK.

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Trucker who caused major diesel spillage that closed A14 for 21 hours is sentenced

A lorry driver who caused a major headache for motorists using the A14 has been banned from driving after failing to turn up for his court case.

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Michael Thompson: Defendant called Kim ‘desperate’ and a ‘narcissist’ in argument recording titled ‘she got told’

The defendant called the alleged murder victim “desperate” and a “narcissist” in a covert recording of an argument titled “she got told”, which the court heard on Thursday June 11.

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Here's why police raided a car wash on the edge of Northamptonshire and arrested two men this week

Police raided a car wash on the edge of Northamptonshire and arrested two men earlier this week.

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Michael Thompson: Alleged murder victim treated as ‘tarnished’ and ‘begged’ defendant to see the change in her in late 2023

The court heard messages and voice notes exchanged between the alleged murder victim and defendant, when Kimberley Thompson said she was treated as “tarnished” and begged him to see the change in her in late 2023.

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MP launches campaign for direct trains to Universal's new theme park from Northampton

A Northampton MP has launched a new campaign calling for direct trains between the town and Universal’s new theme park in Bedford.